Nancy’s Vintage Bells Runner
Happy holidays! Have a darling runner to share with you today. 🔔
Nancy made this darling Vintage Bells runner by Beverly McCullough from Flamingo Toes. I found the PDF pattern at Fat Quarter Shop. Go to: https://www.fatquartershop.com/vintage-bells-downloadable-pdf-runner-pattern-flamingo-toes
This was the perfect way to dress up your table this Christmas!!
Nancy requested my On Point panto design for the quilting!! I’m so glad she did. I did it so that the On Point squares are 3/4". Height specifications for design setup can be found under the On Point listing in my shop. Go to: https://www.quiltingit.com/shop/p/on-point
I love the quilty texture!!!
I used natural white Omni thread from Superior Threads to quilt it. Don’t forget to use my non-affiliate code ASTLEISHA at checkout to get 15% off your order. Go to: https://www.superiorthreads.com/omni-3002-natural-white/p/134-02-3002?show=Cones
I used my favorite 8020 cotton poly comfort blend batting from Winline Textiles. Go to: https://www.winlinetextiles.com/blended-battings-winline-comfort-blend-s/127.htm and if you have a business, set up a wholesale account.
If you’re interested in having me machine quilt for you, check out my edge to edge calendar and schedule a day or two. I would love to quilt for you! Go to: https://calendly.com/quiltingit/edgetoedge
Thanks for stopping by! Hope your holiday season is off to a great start. Happy quilting! Leisha 💕
Sharon’s Edgar the Raven Quilt
I’ve quilted a few Legit Kit quilts before, and they’re always so incredible!!! Sharon did an excellent job on Edgar the Raven.
Here is a link to just the pattern. https://legitkits.com/products/edgar-the-raven-printed-fabric-not-included
If you’re interested in a kit click here: https://legitkits.com/products/edgar-the-raven-quilt-top-kit
Sharon and I discussed a variety of different textures and freehand quilting designs, and this is how it turned out. I love the textures together!!
The fabric colors are so vibrant I did not even have to edit these pictures. The colors are bold in all the right ways.
I freehand quilted a combination of swirls, waves, pebbles, and arcs. All to create movement and texture. I teach a lot of these elements individually in my Quilting It Freemotion course. Check it out here: https://www.quiltingit.com/quilting-it-freemotion-course
I quilted straight lines in the legs and talons, with a wood grain in the branch he’s perched on. Woodgrain is also a design that I teach in my freemotion course.
I used three different colors of Omni thread, I quilted the entire background with Orange Peel #3154, which is definitely more visible on the yellow fabrics, but I thought it still blended beautifully. Here is the link: https://www.superiorthreads.com/omni-3154-orange-peel/p/134-02-3154?show=Cones
I used Navy Blue #3109 for the entire body of the bird, except the eye, which I used the same Orange Peel color. Navy Blue can be found here: https://www.superiorthreads.com/omni-3109-navy-blue/p/134-02-3109?show=Cones
I used Steel Blue #3110 for the branch. Which blended beautifully. Go to: https://www.superiorthreads.com/omni-3110-steel-blue/p/134-02-3110?show=Cones
And don’t forget to use my non-affiliate code ASTLEISHA at checkout for 15% off your order.
I used 8020 cotton poly blend batting from Winline Textiles, which is the most commonly used batting by my clients. You can find it here: https://www.winlinetextiles.com/blended-battings-winline-comfort-blend-s/127.htm
If you have a business, you can create a wholesale account.
Thank you so much for stopping by! If you’re interested in having me custom quilt for you, send me an email at quiltingit@gmail.com and include a picture of your quilt, then we can discuss the quilting. Look forward to working with you! If you’re interested in my edge to edge quilting services, check out my calendar and schedule a day or two. https://calendly.com/quiltingit/edgetoedge
Happy quilting, Leisha 💕
Isobel’s Halloween Blooms Quilt
I have a super sweet quilt to share with you today!!
Isobel made this Halloween Blooms quilt for a great granddaughter. Yes, it’s a Halloween pattern, however she thought it looked like a flower. I agree, so sweet!! The pattern is by Joanna from Fig Tree and Co, and can be found here: https://store.figtreeandcompany.com/product_p/ftq-100he.htm
I used Natural White Omni thread from Superior Threads to quilt it. Go to: https://www.superiorthreads.com/omni-3002-natural-white/p/134-02-3002?show=Cones and remember to use my non-affiliate code ASTLEISHA at checkout to get 15% off your order.
I suggested Flower Child by Apricot Moon Designs which is available at Urban Elementz. Go to: https://www.urbanelementz.com/flower-child.html
The quilty texture is sooo good!!
I used 8020 cotton poly blend batting from Winline Textiles, which is my favorite go to batting. Find it here: https://www.winlinetextiles.com/blended-battings-winline-comfort-blend-s/127.htm
Are you looking for a longarm quilter? I have lots of availability, go to: https://calendly.com/quiltingit/edgetoedge to schedule a day or two.
This quilt is even sweeter with the soft and cozy pink minky on the back. Love it!!
Thanks for stopping by! Happy quilting, Leisha 💕
Lisa’s Summer Nine Patch Quilt
As a longarm quilter, there are so many quilts that I quilt and then want to make, and this one is at the top of my list! I love it even more so because of all the navy, which is one of my favorite colors.
Lisa made this quilt with scraps from her stash. She said she used the Summer Nine Patch Quilt pattern by Laundry Basket Quilts and sized it up. Go to: https://www.laundrybasketquilts.com/products/summer-nine-patch-pdf-download
As you can see from the picture below, while the quilt was on my longarm, there is Minky on the back. So we talked about several different panto designs, because I didn’t want the minky to lose its coziness with too dense of a panto.
We were still undecided, when I saw a brand new panto that my friend Molly released. It’s called Pinstripe Clam, and it’s available in her shop: https://lovely-threads-quilts.myshopify.com/collections/clams-fans-and-orange-peels/products/pinstripe-clam and it quilts out beautifully!
I used Natural White Omni thread from Superior Threads. Go to: https://www.superiorthreads.com/omni-3002-natural-white/p/134-02-3002?show=Cones and don’t forget to use my non-affiliate code ASTLEISHA at checkout to get 15% off of your order.
Lisa loves the bamboo batting that I offer, and I can see why it is so luxurious! She wants it in every quilt. It’s from Winline Textiles, and if you have a business be sure to open a wholesale account. Go to: https://www.winlinetextiles.com/winline-100bamboo-s/145.htm
I need to finish the other two quilts that I’m working on, so that I can start this one!
I just love this quilty texture! And look at it on that backing…
I would love to quilt for you, check out my edge to edge quilting calendar and schedule a day or two. Go to: https://calendly.com/quiltingit/edgetoedge and if you would like me to custom quilt for you, send me an email at quiltingit@gmail.com with a picture of your quilt and we can discuss the quilting. Happy quilting, Leisha 💕
Shirlene‘s Summer Season Quilt
Do you have a stash of half square triangles? This might be the quilt for you!
While you don’t necessarily need a pattern for this quilt, because some people have made this quilt without one, if you would like one I found a similar one on Missouri Stars website. Click here: https://www.missouriquiltco.com/products/summer-season-quilt-pattern-by-missouri-star
Shirlene used a variety of different low volume prints for the background, and I love it!!! It adds to the scrappy feel.
I used Natural White Omni thread from Superior Threads. Click here: https://www.superiorthreads.com/omni-3002-natural-white/p/134-02-3002?show=Cones and don’t forget to use my non-affiliate code ASTLEISHA at checkout to get 15% off your order.
Because of some of the circles that are in the fabrics, Shirlene requested a panto design with circles. I sent her a picture of Tahitian Pearl which is one of Patricia Ritter and my pantos, and she said yes!! Tahitian Pearl is available at Urban Elementz, go to: https://www.urbanelementz.com/tahitian-pearl.html
I used my favorite 8020 cotton poly blend batting, which I get from Winline Textiles. Go to: https://www.winlinetextiles.com/blended-battings-winline-comfort-blend-s/127.htm and if you have a business, you can set up a wholesale account.
The soft swirls and circles in the panto add the most beautiful quilty texture and soften up all of the hard lines in the quilt.
If you would like to have me quilt for you, check out my edge to edge quilting calendar and schedule a day or two. Go to: https://calendly.com/quiltingit/edgetoedge
Thanks for stopping by! Happy quilting, Leisha 💕
Kris’s Ocean Currents Quilt
I have a fun quilt to share with you today!!!
Kris is a new client of mine, and she’s sent me some amazing quilts to quilt, like this one. The pattern is called Ocean Currents by Pinetree Country Quilts, which can be found here: https://pinetreecountryquilts.com/shop/patterns/current/ocean-currents-quilt-pattern/
Kris requested blue thread, so I chose Baby Blue that blends beautifully with the triangular border blocks and all the white background, as well as all the more vibrant fabrics. I used Omni thread of course, which can be found here: https://www.superiorthreads.com/omni-3100-baby-blue/p/134-02-3100?show=Cones and don’t forget to use my non-affiliate code ASTLEISHA at checkout for 15% off your order.
Kris suggested a couple of different pantos, and I was happy to see that one of them was Seafoam by Patricia Ritter. The soft swirls, curves and bubbles were perfect for the hard lines in the quilt pattern. Seafoam is available at Urban Elementz. Go to: https://www.urbanelementz.com/seafoam.html
Kris has requested 6 oz bamboo batting in all her quilts, which I love!! It’s definitely my personal favorite. I get it from Winline Textiles. Click here: https://www.winlinetextiles.com/winline-100bamboo6oz-s/150.htm and if you have a business, you can set up a wholesale account.
Look how amazing that quilty texture is! Can you see why this was the one I chose out of her suggestions?!!!
Are you looking for a longarm quilter? I would love to quilt for you. To schedule a day on my calendar, click here: https://calendly.com/quiltingit/edgetoedge
Thanks for stopping by! Happy quilting, Leisha 💕
Nancy’s Pink Pumpkin Quilt
If you follow me on instagram @leishakaye then you probably saw a short video of me quilting this beautiful Pink Pumpkin quilt that Nancy made, if you missed it you can see it here: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DQiIZ3XkrKh/?igsh=eXVja29lcW1mN2Ez
The pattern is by Jina Barney from Poppie Cotton, and it’s FREE!!! Click here: https://poppiecotton.com/products/pink-pumpkin-quilt-free-download-1 …it looks like Jina has other free patterns too. Navigate to the Free tab on her website to find them
With so much white background fabric, I went with my go to Natural White Omni thread from Superior Threads. Click here: https://www.superiorthreads.com/omni-3002-natural-white/p/134-02-3002?show=Cones and don’t forget to use my non-affiliate code ASTLEISHA at checkout to get 15% off.
When I saw this quilt I immediately wanted to use one of Melissa from Sew Shabby Quilting new pantos that I had seen recently. There are so many cute new ones. I took a screenshot of the Maple panto and sent it to Nancy, and she agreed!! Yay! So I purchased it and started quilting. It turned out amazing, as you can see. Maple is available at https://sewshabbypantos.com/products/maple
I love the variety of pink fabrics that Nancy chose!! The florals are so darling!!!
Check out the close up quilty Maple texture!!!! Oh so pretty!!
You can actually see the details of the Maple panto in all the negative space in the border. I’m going to be quilting this all the time!
I used my go to 8020 comfort (cotton poly) blend batting from Winline Textiles. If you’re a longarmer, you can set up a wholesale account. Here is a link to the batting I used. https://www.winlinetextiles.com/blended-battings-winline-comfort-blend-s/127.htm?fbclid=PAdGRleAN3Md9leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABpzzGWEerMkjoQbD1S5rkJecPKKzLqZifdYuYvxUdIhnsRPZUEWps0J8xuUTe_aem_HxkbzIfTfE3b9Vb-m1Ib8A
I love the darling checkered border… especially with the Maple texture!!
I would love to quilt for you. I typically have a quick turn around. Check out my calendar to schedule a day, click here: https://calendly.com/quiltingit/edgetoedge or send me a text or email and I can sign you up.
Thanks for stopping by!! Happy quilting, Leisha 💕
Ashley’s Rosehips Quilt
Excited to share this absolutely beautiful quilt that Ashley made for someone special!!
The pattern is called Rosehips, and it’s by Joanna from Fig Tree & Co. here is a link to the pdf: https://store.figtreeandcompany.com/Downloadable_Rosehips_by_Fig_Tree_Co_p/ftq-1228e.htm
I used Cream Omni thread from Superior Threads, which blends beautifully on all the colored fabrics. You can find it here: https://www.superiorthreads.com/omni-3004-cream-neutral/p/134-02-3004?show=Cones and don’t forget to use my non-affiliate code ASTLEISHA at checkout to get 15% off your order.
Ashley chose Orange Peel for the panto design. My favorite is by Marci Gore by Lily Street Designs. Go to: https://www.lilystreetpatterns.com/lilystreet/item/19/0
Ashlee sent a warm and natural batting with her quilts for me to use.
This quilt is really so beautiful! I love the quilty texture!!!
If you’re interested in having me quilt for you, check out my calendar and schedule a day or two. Go to: https://calendly.com/quiltingit/edgetoedge
Thanks for stopping by, happy quilting!! Leisha 💕
Miriam’s Twilight Gardens Quilt
So excited to share with you Miriam’s Twilight Gardens quilt, which is by Pamela Curo, and was featured in Quiltmania Magazine. The pattern isn’t available in her Etsy shop, it must be exclusive to the magazine.
Miriam asked for custom quilting and said there wasn’t anything she didn’t like. Which gives me creative freedom to quilt a variety of different designs throughout the quilt.
Using an Omni color swatch card from Superior Threads, I was able to pick the perfect color to blend on all of the lighter fabrics. That color is called Goose. Click here: https://www.superiorthreads.com/omni-3019-goose-gray/p/134-02-3019?show=Cones
I also used black Omni thread for all the darker fabrics, even the greys and navy. I used the black thread on the pinstripe border design that I did. Go to: https://www.superiorthreads.com/omni-3026-black/p/134-02-3026?show=Cones
Don’t forget to use my non-affiliate 15% off code ASTLEISHA at checkout.
With the background shapes in the blocks, I was able to create some beautiful textures like the 1/2” lines going around the shape of the background in the block above and the diamonds in the background below. While both of these blocks have a lot of lines, they also have some curves as well which I created using my Circle2 rulers. More about them in a moment.
My Circle2 rulers can be found in my shop. https://www.quiltingit.com/shop
When I started quilting this filler strip I was thinking of just quilting elongated x’s, but then had the idea after I created a zig zag to echo the zig zag with a 1/2” line on both sides. I’m more excited about the end result than I usually am with filler blocks or strips. I love this texture.
I knew I wanted to do I pinstripe border, and decided to go small because the borders weren’t exactly even and I thought I could fudge it if needed. It ended up working so good. I was quilting up to the first corner when I decided to add 4 pointed stars in each of the corners to add more stars to the quilt because of the star block. I love to pull inspiration from the blocks in the quilt or from the fabric, for the quilting. The inner border stumped me for a little bit because I was trying to figure out something to contrast the pinstripes. I almost did ribbon candy, but had already quilted that design in a few filler blocks that touched or was near the border. I love the diamond shape. I did mark a dot every two inches with a chalk pencil to make it easier.
I decided to do my pebble and pebble swirls in the stars m, which adds softness to the block and helps the stars pop. I teach this freemotion pebble design in the Pebble Video in my Quilting It Freemotion course. You can check it out here: https://www.quiltingit.com/quilting-it-freemotion-course And the pebble video can be individually purchased here: https://www.quiltingit.com/quilting-it-freemotion-course/p/gn8izw5h2m5otf2xkq7zs7fax4vb6p-jbfy3
I love love love how these stars turned out!! Initially I wasn’t going to quilt much in them, starting with just a simple x, but then I quilted a couple of pinstripes…and I couldn’t love them more!! They remind me of the folded paper stars we used to make with notes in school.
I used 8020 cotton poly blend batting from Winline Textiles, which is my favorite!!
One of my very favorite fillers to freehand quilt is my Overlapping Circles. It’s beautiful with a variety of different patterns or appliqué. It’s the perfect design to get around the little spots between leaves or flowers. I can show you the fundamental of this design and others in my Quilting It Freemotion course. Go to: https://www.quiltingit.com/quilting-it-freemotion-course
The Overlapping Circles video is here: https://www.quiltingit.com/quilting-it-freemotion-course/p/gn8izw5h2m5otf2xkq7zs7fax4vb6p-trp7l
Another fun design for me, were these scrappy log cabin blocks (not sure what their official name is). I initially just planned on quilting angle lines from the outside into the center, but then quickly realized the center part is more square so it was another opportunity to add more 4 pointed stars. I really love repeating the same design throughout a quilt in different blocks to make the quilt cohesive overall.
I created all the lines with my favorite Edge rulers from Linda at The Quilted Pineapple. Here is a link to her stop: https://www.thequiltedpineapple.com/shop/
I feel so lucky that Linda’s husband Scott is my Circle2 ruler manufacturer. He has been the greatest person I’ve worked with in the quilting industry.
I love love love this block. The simple lines and curves, create such beautiful textures!!!
I also quilted a stipple in the black background, which I did for another block as well. Which is the first design I teach in my Quilting It Freemotion course. Go to: https://www.quiltingit.com/quilting-it-freemotion-course/p/gn8izw5h2m5otf2xkq7zs7fax4vb6p
More blocks with curves and lines. I love the 1/4” pinstripes around the block in the black background in the block above as well as the angled lines in the block below. I used my 2”, 3”, and 4” Circle2 rulers for the curves in these blocks.
I quilted simple swirls and x’s in the square filler blocks. It’s fun to create a little texture in blocks that may typically be forgotten. They deserve a little attention, too.
I final look at one of the stars in the borders. It’s all about the details. If you need to scroll up and checkout the full quilt again. But first…
Below are my 2”, 3”, and 4” Circle2 rulers that are available in my shop. They also include the 8”, 9”, and 10” circles in the set, because there are two different sizes of circles per ruler. The rulers are made from 1/4” high quality acrylic in the USA. The circles come in a set of 6 and range in size from 2” up to 13”. Check them out in my shop: https://www.quiltingit.com/shop
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Thanks for stopping by!! If you’re interested in having me custom quilt for you, please send me an email with a picture of your quilt and we can discuss the quilting. quiltingit@gmail.com
Or if you’re interested in edge to edge quilting, you can sign up for a day or three on my calendar. Check it out here: https://calendly.com/quiltingit/edgetoedge
Thanks for stopping by!! Happy quilting, Leisha 💕
Shirlene’s Jelly Strip Quilt
Creating quilty texture on quilts is one of my favorite parts of my job!!
Shirlene made this darling quilt. I’m waiting to hear what the pattern name is and who the designer is.
I used Natural White Omni thread from Superior Threads, which is my most used thread color. It blends so beautifully. Click here: https://www.superiorthreads.com/omni-3002-natural-white/p/134-02-3002 and don’t forget to use my non-affiliate code ASTLEISHA at checkout for 15% off of your order.
I gave Shirlene a few options, and she chose Loopy Links by Melissa Kelley. It’s such good texture and quilts out beautifully!!! Go to: https://sewshabbypantos.com/products/loopy-link?_pos=1&_sid=9fead826a&_ss=r
I used 8020 cotton poly blend batting from Winline Textiles, which is my first choice for a cotton poly blend batting.
A panto like this adds so much personality and softness to all the hard lines in the pattern.
Thanks for stopping by!! If you’re interested in having me quilt for you, check out my edge to edge quilting calendar and schedule a day or two. Go to: https://calendly.com/quiltingit/edgetoedge
Happy quilting!! Leisha 💕
Angie’s Teddy Bear Baby Quilt
I have a darling baby boy quilt to share with you today!! Angie made this for her daughter’s best friend. So sweet!
I searched for a pattern and couldn’t find one. The bears and bow ties are appliquéd on.
Because the bears are appliquéd, Angie wanted some custom quilting. The back is also a thick minky, so I wanted to be careful not to quilt it too densely.
I decided on a grid in the background to line up with the squares in the sashing. Which I felt would enhance the bears but not be too dense.
To make the square sashing stand out and change up the quilting, I decided to treat them as four patches and quilt an x in them.
For all of the lines I used Edge rulers from Linda at The Quilted Pineapple. Go to: https://www.thequiltedpineapple.com/shop/
I quilted around each bear and the in the bow ties, to help them pop. The bears are only about 4” to 5” tall.
I quilted a freehand squiggle line in the inner border and decided to do a 1/4” pinstripe in the outer border. I love love love the combination of all the lines!!
I used cream Omni thread from Superior Threads. Go to: https://www.superiorthreads.com/omni-3004-cream-neutral/p/134-02-3004 And don’t forget to use my non-affiliate code ASTLEISHA at checkout for 15% off your order.
I also used 8020 cotton poly blend batting from Winline Textiles.
Check out the texture on the minky back!!
If you’re interested in having me quilt for you, check out my edge to edge calendar and schedule a day or two!! https://calendly.com/quiltingit/edgetoedge for custom quilting, send me an email with a picture of your quilt and we will discuss what you’re hoping for the quilting. quiltingit@gmail.com
Thanks for stopping by!! Happy quilting! Leisha 💕
Heidi’s Grandma’s Flower Garden Quilt
Sooo excited to share Heidi’s Grandma’s Flower Garden quilt with you! When I saw this beautiful quilt I was in awe and hoped that Heidi would let me quilt it for her.
There are different ways to sew a Grandma’s Flower Garden quilt together. Some are just hexagons, and some have other pieces like the one Heidi made. She used diamonds and little triangles to frame the hexie flowers. This is a vintage pattern so you’ll have to Google different tutorials or videos to learn how to make one.
One of the amazing things about Heidi‘s quilt, is that she fussy cut a lot of the pieces which creates an incredible overall design.
I sent Heidi a few options that I had drawn up on graph paper, and then we talked over the phone to finalize what she liked. She wanted classic custom quilting to focus on each of the pieces. Instead of an edge to edge design that wouldn’t quite lineup on the hexies.
I used an Edge ruler from Linda at The Quilted Pineapple. Her straight rulers are my favorite. Go to: https://www.thequiltedpineapple.com/shop/
I quilted a vertical x in each of the hexies and a double looped diamond on the diamond pieces with an arc in the mini triangles. I freehand quilted pebble circles in the inner border and my Swirly Feather freehand design in the outer border. Both of which I teach in my Quilting It Freemotion video course. Check it out here: https://www.quiltingit.com/quilting-it-freemotion-course
I used Cream Omni thread from Superior Threads to quilt it. Go to: https://www.superiorthreads.com/omni-3004-cream-neutral/p/134-02-3004?show=Cones and don’t forget to use my non-affiliate code ASTLEISHA at checkout to get 15% off your order.
Heidi had never used bamboo batting and wanted to give it a try, so glad she did. The drape is beautiful!! I used Winline Textiles 4 oz bamboo, they also have a 6 oz bamboo which I also carry. My favorite battings!!
Heidi straightened up the edges of her hexies and added borders to help secure the edge, which is a great idea!
Thanks for stopping by! If you’re interested in having me quilt for you, check out my edge to edge quilting calendar and schedule a day or two. https://calendly.com/quiltingit/edgetoedge
For custom quilting please email me at quilting@gmail.com with a picture of your quilt and we can discuss what you would like.
Happy quilting!! Leisha 💕
Isobel’s Disappearing Pinwheel Quilt
Are you looking for a fun quilt pattern that’s a twist on a classic simple block??? You’re in the right place.
Isobel made this beautiful Disappearing Pinwheel quilt. After googling it to find the pattern, I was assuming that Jenny from Missouri Star would have a blog post or video about it. It turns out she had several videos, one video for each block. But then I came across this other video that has 10 different variations of the disappearing pinwheel block. You’ll have to look on Missouri Stars YouTube channel if you would like to see Jenni‘s videos or do a google search. The video below has quite a few if not all of the blocks that Isobel used. Isobel’s blocks are bigger than the one in the video linked below. For bigger blocks start with 8” or 9” squares.
Isobel chose the Opal panto design, which is one of mine and Patricia Ritter’s. It’s available at Urban Elementz. Go to: https://www.urbanelementz.com/opal.html It’s such a beautiful panto design that creates a lot of movement on the pinwheels.
I used Natural White Omni thread from Superior Threads, it’s my go to color. Go to: https://www.superiorthreads.com/omni-3002-natural-white/p/134-02-3002?show=Cones and don’t forget to use my non-affiliate code ASTLEISHA at checkout to get 15% off your order.
Here are a few of the different blocks. The one above might be my favorite, but the fabric is also part of what I love.
I’ve never seen the block above before.
Or the arrow block below. Watch the video I linked above to see how easy it is to create these blocks.
I used 8020 cotton poly blend batting from Winline Textiles, it’s my favorite 8020 that I’ve quilted.
Loving the quilty texture!!
Especially when there is minky on the back. So cozy!!!
If you’re interested in having me quilt for you, check out my calendar and schedule a day or two. Go to: https://calendly.com/quiltingit/edgetoedge
Thanks for stopping by!! Happy quilting, Leisha 💕
Louise’s Christmas Serenade quilt
It’s that time of year when it’s time to start making your next Christmas quilt if you haven’t already started. This one is darling, made by Louise.
I searched high and low for a link to the pattern, which is called Christmas Serenade. Possibility from a Beginning Quilting series or book. I couldn’t find anything other than a short video on Instagram of someone having a quilt kit sent to them from a store in Arizona. But no pattern was listed. If you can find a flying geese pin wheel block, you might be in luck. Every other square is the background fabric, and finish it off with a scrappy square border. Here is a double flying geese pin wheel block that I found on Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/listing/655179681/flying-geese-pdf-quilt-block-pattern (this isn’t the pattern my client used…I couldn’t find her pattern)
The fabrics are from the Christmas at the Cabin, Art Gallery line.
Louise saw Patricia Ritter and my recently released Chantilly Snow panto, and wanted it on her quilt. I love the swirling snowflakes. Chantilly Snow is available at Urban Elementz, go to: https://www.urbanelementz.com/chantilly-snow.html
This is a winter take on our original Chantilly panto, also available at Urban Elementz. Go to: https://www.urbanelementz.com/chantilly.html
I used Natural White Omni thread from Superior Threads to quilt it. Go to: https://www.superiorthreads.com/omni-3002-natural-white/p/134-02-3002?show=Cones …don’t forget to use my non-affiliate code ASTLEISHA at checkout for 15% off your order.
Look at that darling quilty texture!!
Louise wanted to try the 4 oz bamboo batting that I carry. It’s from Winline Textiles, and has the best drape and it’s sooo soft. It’s eco-friendly and does cost a little more than the 8020, but not much.
The backing is a cozy white minky, which coupled with the bamboo batting its extra soft.
Look at the quilty texture on the backing, too!! This is why I love solid minky!!
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Happy quilting!! Leisha 💕
Louise’s Summer Row Quilt
Before summer officially ends…school starts tomorrow, so it kind of feels like it’s over, I want to share Louise’s Summer Row quilt. That’s not an official pattern name because she used blocks from multiple patterns and made this darling quilt. I’ll do my best to link the different patterns to each of the blocks below.
First off I love the blocks that she chose. They go together so well!!
Let’s pause and look at that darling quilty texture!! More on that in a minute.
I used Natural White Omni thread from Superior Threads, it blends so beautifully!! You can find it here: https://www.superiorthreads.com/omni-3002-natural-white/p/134-02-3002?show=Cones Don’t forget to use my non-affiliate code at checkout “ASTLEISHA” to get 15% off your order.
Louise suggested a couple of designs, and after we talked she decided on our Liberty panto, which I always love to quilt out one of my designs on a client quilt. This design is Patricia Ritter’s and mine, and it’s available at Urban Elementz. Go to: https://www.urbanelementz.com/liberty.html
Liberty is such a darling design! I may be a little biased though. 😄
The houses are from Sherri from A Quilting Life “Home Sweet Home” quilt. You can find it here: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1369715403/home-sweet-home-row-quilt-pattern-pdf
The 8-pointed star is also part of Sherri’s pattern. (Pictured above the Liberty panto picture)
Louise said the strawberry blocks were from Fab Farm, I’m not finding a pattern for them though.
She didn’t mention what pattern this star is from, it is appliquéd.
The baskets are from Worktable Block. I couldn’t find a pattern for that one either. So sorry!
I used 8020 batting from Winline Textiles, which is my favorite 8020.
If you’re interested in having me quilt for you, check out my edge to edge calendar and schedule a day or two. Go to: https://calendly.com/quiltingit/edgetoedge
Thanks for stopping by. Happy quilting!! Leisha 💕
Jennifer’s October Morning Maple Leaves Quilt
If you’ve been having warm weather like I have until recently, then maybe you’ve felt a little chill in the air in the evenings. Which means now is the perfect time to sew together this beautiful maple throw. Fall will be here soon. Jennifer did a beautiful job making it!!
This gorgeous pattern is by Kim Diehl, and is FREE on the Henry Glass website. Go to: https://www.henryglassfabrics.net/product_images/Maples%20Leaves%20FINAL%20low%20res%20copy.pdf
Jennifer added a scrappy square border to hers. Which is a fun way to frame the whole quilt and use up the extra fabrics.
I gave Jennifer a few panto ideas, and she chose Soho by Sarah Ann Myers. It’s such a good one!! Soho is available at Urban Elementz. Go to: https://www.urbanelementz.com/soho.html
I used Cream Omni thread which I think blends beautifully on all the fabrics. The cream Omni thread is from Superior Threads. Go to: https://www.superiorthreads.com/omni-3004-cream-neutral/p/134-02-3004?show=Cones don’t forget to use “ASTLEISHA” at checkout to get 15% your order.
I used 8020 cotton poly blend batting from Winline Textiles, it’s my favorite 8020 blend batting.
The quilty texture is sooo good!!
Check out the texture on the minky backing!! Sooo good!
If you are interested in having me quilt for you, check out my edge to edge quilting calendar and schedule a day or two. Go to: https://calendly.com/quiltingit/edgetoedge
Thank you for stopping by! Happy quilting, Leisha 💕
Louise’s July’s Quilty Pillow…runner
Happy July!!!
I was hoping to share this sooner, but I think there is still plenty of time to make this darling runner and enjoy it this summer.
The pattern by Erica from Confession of a Homeschooler is actually a pillow. Louise made 3 and sewed them together. Go to: https://store.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=96&products_id=765
The pattern has an outer border, so if you decide to make a runner, note that you won’t have to add the outer side sashings to the center block.
I quilt Patricia Ritter and my Liberty panto design on another quilt that I quilted for Louise, and she loved it and requested it for this runner. Liberty is available at Urban Elementz. Go to: https://www.urbanelementz.com/liberty.html
Liberty is our star version of our beloved Marmalade panto design. Which is also available at Urban Elementz. Go to: https://www.urbanelementz.com/marmalade.html
Isn’t that quilty texture so good?!?! Now I want to make one of these.
I used natural white Omni thread from Superior Threads, it’s my go to neutral. It blends beautifully. Go to: https://www.superiorthreads.com/omni-3002-natural-white/p/134-02-3002?show=Cones
I used an 8020 cotton poly blend batting scrap from Winline Textiles. My very favorite 8020 and bamboo battings are from Winline.
What fun projects have you been working on this summer? Comment below and let me know.
Are you looking to have something quilted? I’d love to help you! Check out my edge to edge quilting calendar and schedule a day or two. Go to: https://calendly.com/quiltingit/edgetoedge?month=2025-07
Thanks for stopping by!! Happy Quilting! Leisha 💕
Laurie’s Disappearing Nine Patch Quilt
I have another sweet quilt for you!! This one Laurie made for a friend who is battling cancer. So sad!!
The pattern is the classic Disappearing Nine Patch. Jenny from Missouri Star created a video tutorial for us. Check it out here: https://youtu.be/dEjZOXxPazg?si=XOpZcoM4W4I4dnjE
I used Natural White Omni thread from Superior Threads to quilt it. You can find it here: https://www.superiorthreads.com/omni-3002-natural-white/p/134-02-3002?show=Cones and don’t forget to use my 15% off non-affiliate code “ASTLEISHA” at checkout.
Laurie wanted a heart in the quilting to remind her friend that she is loved. Dear Heart by Hermoine Agee which is available at Urban Elementz. Go to: https://www.urbanelementz.com/dear-heart.html …it’s such a sweet one and it quilts out beautifully!
I used 8020 cotton poly blend batting from Winline Textiles, which is my favorite 8020 batting!!
If you’re interested in having me quilt for you, check out my calendar and schedule a day or two. Go to: https://calendly.com/quiltingit/edgetoedge
Look at that darling quilty texture! …and on the minky backing. 💕
Thanks for stopping by! Happy quilting, Leisha 💕
Sherry’s Minecraft Quilt
Do you have Minecraft fans in your life, if so this quilt may be a fun make for them!!
You’ll find all the info about the blocks on My Rainy Day Designs website. Here is the link. https://myrainydaydesigns.com/minecraft-quilt/
If I remember right I used Light Gray Omni thread from Superior Threads. Go to: https://www.superiorthreads.com/omni-3023-light-gray Don’t forget to use my non-affiliate code “ASTLEISHA” at checkout to get 15% off.
I suggested my Squared panto design for the quilting, and Sherry said yes!! I love it when I quilt one of my designs on a clients quilt!! Squared is available in my shop at: https://www.quiltingit.com/shop/p/squared
I used 8020 cotton poly blend batting from Winline Textiles, which is my favorite 8020 batting!!
Sherry actually made two of these fun quilts for her grandsons. Lucky them!!
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Sherry’s Sweet Strawberry Quilt
Excited to share this darling strawberry quilt that Sherry made for her granddaughter. I have oodles and oodles of pictures and links to everything I used.
The pattern is called Sweet Strawberry by Heather at My Sew Quilty Life. You can find a link to the PDF pattern here: https://www.mysewquiltylife.com/product-page/sweet-strawberry-pdf-pattern
When I first saw this quilt and Sherry really wanted it custom quilted, I knew that I wanted to quilt my Overlapping Circles in the background. It’s a fun design to quilt and it allows me to stop and quilt the strawberries as I come to each one. Continuous custom quilting is so much more efficient. Plus that quilty texture is soooo good. Check out the short video clip I made on my YouTube: https://youtube.com/shorts/Vij14RLCKAs?si=rdYlCehqihfv1av1
If you’re interested in learning how to quilt Overlapping Circles or a variety of other designs, check out my Quilting It Freemotion video course. You can pick and choose whichever design you’d like to learn or get the bundle of all 10 videos. Go to: https://www.quiltingit.com/quilting-it-freemotion-course
In the strawberries I quilted a variety of different variations of lines, so no two strawberries are the same. I’ve done this on other quilts and it turns out beautifully because the overall design is cohesive. For all the lines I used my favorite Edge rulers from Linda at The Quilted Pineapple. Go to: https://www.thequiltedpineapple.com/shop/
Diagonal lines with different spacing or a grid with varying lines. Some are simple, while others took me a little longer to quilt.
It’s fun to see how the 8020 batting from Winline Textiles amplifies the quilted texture. Like the strawberry in the bottom left of the picture below. I quilted seven 1/4” lines together and then left a 3/4” space between the next set of lines. That 3/4” stripe pops because of the density of the group of seven 1/4” lines.
I even added a couple of wavy lined strawberries, because why not!
Simple 1/2” horizontal lines even create beautiful texture.
Hope you trim and zoom in to see the lines closer up.
I used Natural White Omni thread from Superior Threads on the entire quilt, which blends beautifully on all the fabrics. Go to: https://www.superiorthreads.com/omni-3002-natural-white/p/134-02-3002?show=Cones and don’t forget to use my non-affiliate code “ASTLEISHA” at checkout to get 15% off.
I loved how the strawberries turned out, and here are a few of my favorites.
Four simple 1/4” lines with an inch space and going both ways creates a beautiful grid.
Simple 1/4” pinstripes are a favorite of mine, but adding different spaces, like the 1/2” between two pinstripes and the one inch space between those lines, creates the sleek stripe design above.
This is the close up on the strawberry with seven 1/4” lines. I love it!!
I couldn’t be more thrilled with how it turned out. 🍓🥰
Sometimes I have a clear vision of what to do on the blocks and background when I’m custom quilting, and then I can get stumped on a border. Which was the case with this one. The shape of the blocks isn’t something I’ve quilted before. So I measured the block itself and then sketched it in graph paper. Then I start filling in the shape with different curves or lines, and this is what I came up with. I added the freehand scallop after seeing the unquilted space above the arc. It creates an almost lace like design. Which adds a perfect texture to the edge of the quilt, which frames it beautifully. Are you interested in watching me quilt a block. Here is a short video. https://youtu.be/cH0jBUauDVA?si=GN6G63VbHesB7dUx
I used my 4”/10” Circle2 ruler to quilt the curves, which are available in a set of 6 in my shop. The ruler sizes range from 2” to 13”. They are made from 1/4” high quality acrylic in the USA. Go to: https://www.quiltingit.com/shop the green 4”/10” is pictured above. Green helps you see the lines on the ruler better, especially on light or white fabrics. The clear ones are great, too. Just a matter of preference, really.
You’ll see above the border design along the top edge of the quilt.
I quilted freehand scalloped leaves with a swirl inside and I quilted in the ditch around the leaves. The stems got 1/2” 45° lines.
I echoed a few curves in the petals of the white blossoms and a few circles in the center. There is also a look at a few border blocks along the right edge of the quilt.
The quilty texture on this one was so fun to create. Quilting really adds depth and personality to quilts.
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Thanks for stopping by!! Happy quilting! Leisha 💕
